Police intercept vehicle stuffed with military uniforms

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a suspect following the interception of a vehicle loaded with military uniforms, boots, hats, and suspected illicit drugs. The green Toyota Sienna, bearing registration number KP 527 AAA, was stopped by Asaba anti-cult unit operatives on the Onitsha-Ondo route on Friday. The Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed that the vehicle was being driven by 45-year-old Isaac Urji from Abia State.

Upon search, cartons of suspected Tramadol and other illicit drugs, along with military camouflage garments, were recovered.

Further investigations are underway to trace the origin and destination of the seized items and identify other individuals associated with the consignment. In a related development, the police reported the arrest of two suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation targeting kidnappers and cultists in Ika South and Aniocha North Local Government Areas.

Destiny Okafor, 18, and Sunday Bryan, 22, were apprehended on September 18, 2026. During questioning, they admitted to being members of the NBM Confraternity. Additionally, law enforcement recovered a single-barreled gun, a battle axe, two cutlasses, mobile phones, and a laptop during the operation. On September 15, 2026, another successful anti-cult operation was carried out in Issele-Uku Division, resulting in the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of two locally-made pistols, one pump-action gun, and six live cartridges.

The Delta State Police Commissioner, Samuel Erale, emphasized the command's commitment to combating kidnapping, cultism, and illegal firearms in the state, urging the public to provide credible information to the authorities while guaranteeing confidentiality.